Sunday, July 16, 2017

“Young Like That” by Chloe Adele – A Song Review

No one disputes the fact that access to recording capabilities has increased immeasurably since the 1970s or that the Internet has opened many song distribution channels that were unavailable to upcoming artists prior to the 1990s. The influence of the combination of inexpensive recording time and the Internet on the music universe is widespread, but it’s difficult to find an impact greater than the ability of talented singer/songwriters to gain notoriety before reaching their 20s.

Chloe Adele is a good example. Her song “Young Like That” deserves attention outside her home in the Central Highlands Region of Victoria, Australia. Thanks to sites such as Bandcamp and YouTube, it is. Chloe is a 16-year-old singer-songwriter. According to her press materials, Chloe is “influenced by the sound of Indie Rock, she is still trying to craft her own style, experimenting with Alt-Country/Folk fusion.”

And quoting Chloe:

"['Young Like That' w]as written in a response to my father's statement about same-sex relationships as a phase some people go through when you're young like that. I explained it as a struggle of self-identity within oneself and the fear of other perceptions and opinions..."